FUGASTAY Shijo Omiya

The rooms were very clean and roomy, and the staff were helpful. You’re close to public transport, even though the hotel isn’t right on the main street.

The location was handy for trains, metro, and buses, all within walking distance, while the street itself was quiet. Staff were friendly, the beds were good, and everything was clean and well maintained. We also appreciated having free coffee, both hot and iced.

For the price, the room itself was fantastic. I paid about 18,000¥ for three nights and two double beds. It was reasonably spacious, clean, and quiet, with an 11 am checkout. There aren’t amenities, and the free coffee was awful, but I mainly cared about the room. The front desk staff were professional and polite, though not especially welcoming. They were often away from the desk unless you pressed the button, which worked fine for me. There was no drinking water and no view, and the small room safe was useful. One odd thing: the hanging light was about 5ft off the floor, and I hit my head on it five times before moving it up a couple of feet.

The location is great, with a few different city buses just a 2 minute walk away. The hotel is clean, fairly spacious, and has a modern design. I’d recommend it.